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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,284.86, 1,125,606.32 and 244,846.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,284.86, 1,125,606.32 and 244,846.78 is: 367,328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,284.86 : 1,125,606.32 = 244,846.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,284.86/1,125,606.32 = 244,846.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,284.86x = 1,125,606.32 × 244,846.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,284.86x = 275,601,082,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,601,082,999.65/750,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,328.59

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